A chasuble of rare red and gold checked velvet, the orphrey embroidered with three Saints - the orphrey Rhine, early 16th century, the velvet Italian, probably earlier (worn)

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A chasuble of rare red and gold checked velvet, the orphrey embroidered with three Saints - the orphrey Rhine, early 16th century, the velvet Italian, probably earlier (worn)
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Lot Essay

Lisa Monnas, Development in figured velvet weaving in Italy during the 14th century, CIETA Bulletin 1986 I & II, p. 65 ff for chequered velvets

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